Questions and Answers about Warfarin

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materials are for your general information and are not a substitute for
medical advice. You should contact your physician or other healthcare
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What is Warfarin?

Warfarin(brand name Warf®, Coumadin®, Warfilone®) is a
prescription medication that inhibits normal blood clotting (coagulation).
Because it hinders the formation of blood clots, it is also called an
"anticoagulant." Many people refer to these kinds of medicines
as "blood thinners", although they do not actually cause the
blood to become less thick, only less liable to clot.